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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 07, 1951
Page
5
Wangaratta overwhelmed Benalla 14.15 to 3.6 as young Benalla players showed inexperience. Highlights included Lowe, Stevenson, and Williams leading Wangaratta with multiple goals while debutant John Brady impressed for Benalla.
Benalla Seconds secured a comfortable victory against North Wangaratta last Saturday on the Show grounds. The match was one sided after the second term as Benalla produced its best form of the season with solid team support and strong scoring runs. Progress scores showed Benalla leading 5.6 to 2.0 in the first quarter, 10.9 to 2.2 by the second, Ard 15.15 to 2.5, and the final 17.12 to 3.4.
A sunny Saturday crowd at Dookie football ground watched a tight contest between Dookie and St James. Umpiring decisions marred a strong finish as Dookie won 11.11 to 1. The lead changed hands through the game with end scores reflecting a dramatic final quarter.
Wangaratta defeated Violet Town 13.8 (86) to 5.3 (33) after leading at every turn. Violet Town opened strongly with Hogan and Symes quick replies, but Wangaratta pulled away with superior teamwork and passing, sealing a decisive win.
Wilby hosted Yarrawonga in perfect weather with a dramatic finish, as Wilby, missing four key players, built a big half time lead and fought back in the final term to finish level. Final score Wilby 8.11 Yarrawonga 9.5. Yarrawonga’s best included Waywood Blick and Hicks.
Goorambat beats Glenrowan at home to share first place with Winton in the premiership race. Captain Burnell kicks three goals in a three quarter surge as the locals dominate after half time. Glenrowan, a young side, fights hard, with Saunder and others contributing strong play.
The two sides played to a draw in the Bea District League game with Thoona and Tatong each scoring 6 goals. Tate Ramage and Sykes led for Tatone and Thoona respectively with Jones Goonan Coleman Meng among best players. final score 6 6.
Winton records a strong District League showing with key results over Swanpowo Thoona Benalla Tatong and Glenrowan, highlighting local teams like Goorambat and Thoona in a compact match slate. The day features notable scores such as Winton 43 and Swanpowo 53 with Benalla 424 and Tatong 49.
A reticent New Zealand grower J Piltroy sowed 15 acres with seed from Newland Whew Research. Despite several yields the district faced climate limits and the nation records, including a Southland ten-acre yield, were discussed alongside a note on local footballers and a hopeful boost to the Football Club.
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